Man Delivers His Own Baby on the Side of an Oklahoma Highway: 'It Was All Instinct'

Mar. 15, 2025

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In a March 1Facebook post, Guthrie Fire and EMS officials shared that Justin and Tessa of Guthrie, Oklahoma were on their way to Mercy Hospital on Feb. 26 to deliver their first child “when both realized they would not make it.”

Justin — who according to the department is a licensed paramedic with Guthrie Fire — “pulled his truck over to deliver their child on the side of the highway.”

The statement continued: “During the delivery, Justin noticed something was wrong, and the cord had become wrapped around the neck. Thankfully, he remained calm, relied on his training, and removed the cord from around the neck.”

The couple — whose full names are Justin Nelson and Latessa Dismuke — shared details of the harrowing experience while speaking with local news outletKOKO 5 News, recalling that they were relaxing at home a mere 30 minutes before the birth when Tessa’s water broke.

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“We pulled over on the side of the road. I jumped out and as soon as I opened up the door I seen his head come out,” Justin said in the video. “I never expected to deliver on the side of the road unless I was in an ambulance,” he continued.

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“There wasn’t any ‘Hang on, wait, I need to think,” he recalled. “It was all instinct.”

“It was kinda a chaotic, intense but exciting experience that we […] have together,” Tessa added.

Axton’s full name is Axton Lee Nelson and he weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz at birth, according to KOKO 5.

source: people.com